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This training is intended for staff and post graduate students who regularly use DSE to help prevent or reduce the risk of possible health problems arising from computer use. The training is also aimed at those responsible within departments for assisting with the DSE risk assessment process. The course will provide an understanding of the DSE Regulations 1992 (as amended 2002) and discuss employer's and employee's duties regarding the assessment of DSE workstations. There will be theory and a practical demonstration. The training will allow time to discuss some of the common health problems and concerns that may be associated with poor workstation set-up with examples of possible solutions.

Annual Departmental Safety Officer Update Tue 19 Mar 2024   09:30 Finished

An annual update for Departmental Safety Officers.

Asbestos Awareness Training Thu 3 Oct 2024   09:00 Finished

This training will provide delegates with a basic knowledge of asbestos awareness, the risks and the legal requirements under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

Asbestos awareness training is mandatory for all University personnel meeting the prerequisites of the Asbestos Regulations and ACoPs (Accepted Codes of Practice). Training is typically required for personnel who could inadvertently disturb asbestos during the course of their work/activities or instruct someone to do so, eg personnel who work on buildings.

Biological Safety Officers' Training Event Tue 7 May 2024   09:30 Finished

An annual event for Biological Safety Officers (BSOs).

This course will provide a refresher of what is expected of Departmental fire safety managers to assist responsible persons to comply with current fire safety legislation.

4 other events...

Date Availability
Wed 8 Jan 2025 10:00 [Places]
Wed 5 Mar 2025 10:00 [Places]
Wed 7 May 2025 10:00 [Places]
Wed 2 Jul 2025 10:00 [Places]
Departmental Fire Safety Manager Training Wed 5 Feb 2025   10:00   [More dates...] [Places]

This course will provide clear instruction of what is expected of fire safety managers to assist responsible persons to comply with current fire safety legislation.

4 other events...

Date Availability
Wed 4 Dec 2024 10:00 [Full]
Wed 2 Apr 2025 10:00 [Places]
Wed 4 Jun 2025 10:00 [Places]
Wed 6 Aug 2025 10:00 [Places]

If you are a newly appointed Departmental Safety Officer (DSO), this course will give you all the essential information you need to understand your new role - what the role involves and what is doesn’t. We will introduce the key topics of Health and Safety that you will be working with and have plenty of opportunity to discuss any queries that you have. The course should be completed within 3 months of being appointed as a DSO. Space permitting, we also welcome current DSOs and others with a health and safety role.

2 other events...

Date Availability
Wed 12 Mar 2025 09:30 [Places]
Wed 2 Jul 2025 09:30 [Places]
Fire Safety Awareness Training Thu 24 Oct 2024   13:00   [More dates...] [Places]

Fire Safety Awareness training will raise attendees' awareness of fire safety and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation.

University staff working in embedded accommodation at Addenbrooke's Hospital should attend the NHS' fire training for its tenants. This will cover general fire safety awareness specific to the main hospital. (See related courses below for further details.)

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Date Availability
Mon 28 Oct 2024 13:00 [Places]

Fire Safety Awareness training provided by the NHS for all embedded tenants. It is recommended that this training be refreshed every 2-3 years.

Please note: Bookings will close one week before the event.

4 other events...

Date Availability
Thu 14 Nov 2024 08:00 [Places]
Tue 26 Nov 2024 12:00 [Places]
Mon 2 Dec 2024 12:00 [Places]
Wed 11 Dec 2024 08:00 [Places]
Fire Warden Training Thu 24 Oct 2024   09:30   [More dates...] [Places]

Fire Warden training will give clear instruction of the roles of designated fire wardens and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation.

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Date Availability
Mon 28 Oct 2024 09:30 [Places]
Fire Warden Training Wed 17 Jul 2024   13:30 Finished

Fire Warden training will give clear instruction of the roles of designated fire wardens and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation.

Venue: Seminar Room, James Dyson Building, Department of Engineering, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1PZ

IOSH Managing Safely charged Tue 27 Feb 2024   09:30 Finished

Managing Safely is ideally suited to managers, research supervisors, administrators with safety responsibilities and Departmental Safety Officers across all sectors of the University. It leads to a nationally recognised and accredited qualification.

Please note to be successful in gaining the qualification delegates will need to pass an assessment on day 3 of the course and complete a risk assessment project to be handed in at a later date. (IOSH is the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.)

Please contact the course organiser, Jane Oliver if you would like further details before booking on the course.

This course is an essential component of training for new laser users, which should be backed up by practical training in departments.

The course may be suitable for users of other classes of lasers, depending on the risk, but please discuss this with your Laser Safety Officer first.

The Session covers detailed background and case studies of Legionella Bacteria and how it can colonise in domestic water systems. Overview of current legislation and guidance, monitoring and control measures, record keeping and escalation procedures.

This Course includes an examination.

Please contact Michelle Goldsworthy to book a place.

2 other events...

Date Availability
Tue 19 Nov 2024 09:00 Not bookable
Thu 5 Dec 2024 09:00 Not bookable
Legionella Awareness Training (Level 1) Mon 7 Oct 2024   09:00   [More dates...] Not bookable

Legionella Awareness Training.

Please contact Michelle Goldsworthy to book a place.

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Date Availability
Thu 7 Nov 2024 09:00 Not bookable
Live Online: Working within the Human Tissue Act Thu 6 Feb 2025   10:00 Not bookable

The course will provide an overview of the Human Tissue Act and will be delivered by the MRC Regulatory Support Centre. The Centre provides training, support and guidance to those whose research involves human participants, their tissue, cells or data.

To register your interest, please email RSC to book a place.

Lone Working Unscheduled Not bookable

A general overview of the required management of Lone Working and Lone Workers within the University of Cambridge.

Please contact Neil Stanford to arrange training in your department and discuss any bespoke requirements.

A video presentation on The Management of Biological Safety at the University of Cambridge for new Postgraduate students.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication

Please note: Postgraduate students can find further Postgraduate Training on our website.

A video presentation on The Management of Biological Safety at the University of Cambridge for new Postgraduate students.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication

Please note: Postgraduate students can find further Postgraduate Training on our website.

In this course we will introduce the duties of the Departmental Biological Safety Officer (DBSO) role and how it fits into the broader structure of biological safety management at the University.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication

Online: Chemical Safety Training Self-taught Bookable

An online course, including a quiz, for anyone either directly working with hazardous chemicals or who is responsible for persons working with hazardous chemicals including PIs, graduate students, Part III undergraduates, postdoctoral researchers and technicians.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication

Online: Fire Safety Training Self-taught Bookable

To raise fire safety awareness for all members of the University and assist fire safety managers to comply with current fire safety legislation.

Please note: You will have to register to access the new ClickHSE Portal for the first time. Access to a computer, tablet or mobile phone which has the ability to connect to the internet and open a webpage will be required.

If you have already completed and passed the online fire safety training this academic year the information will only be recorded once on the University Training Booking System (UTBS).

A very high proportion of accidents reported to the Safety Office from around the University involve sharps of one sort or another. In this module we will look at how you can reduce hazards when working with glass and sharps.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Identify potential sharp hazards in your environment
  • Describe appropriate control measures when working with blades
  • Describe appropriate control measures when working with glass
  • Describe appropriate control measures when working with needles and cannulas
  • Follow safe disposal practices
  • Follow the first aid procedures when dealing with a sharps injury

This module will take 30-40 minutes to complete. At the end of the module there is an activity to review what you have learnt.

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication

Online: GM Risk Assessment (v2) Self-taught Bookable

An on-demand online training course that explains what to consider when assessing the risk of work with genetically modified organisms (GMOs), requirements for notification to the HSE and how to assign the appropriate activity class and containment level for your work.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Describe which regulations govern the University’s work on GMOs.
  • Follow the appropriate approval processes for proposed GM work.
  • Propose suitable steps to reduce or control the hazards of GM work.
  • Complete a GM risk assessment form using appropriate sources for information.

This module will take approximately 90 minutes to complete.

At the end you will be required to test your knowledge by completing the quiz (allow another 30 min for this).

A University account (formerly called ‘Raven’) is needed to access this online course, although you can log in as a Friend. If you don't have a University account please visit https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/accounts-passwords/it-staff/university-accounts-formerly-raven-universitys-authentication

The Head of Department Safety Essentials is a collection of 3 short presentations designed for newly appointed Heads of Department.

This online course provides Heads of Departments with the appropriate health and safety knowledge to suitably manage their department.

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